Comments on: Overlooked Albums of 2008

By: Toby Keith Preparing Clothing Line, TK Steelman | The 9513

Toby Keith Preparing Clothing Line, TK Steelman | The 9513 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:17:18 +0000

[...] On January 2nd, Kelleigh Bannen (MySpace) began a personal mission of playing 90 gigs in 90 days to raise awareness for addiction and recovery. The concept for the tour was inspired by her brother Grant, who she lost to substance abuse nearly a year ago. Visit her website to find out how you can help and revisit Jim Malec’s “20 Questions With Kelleigh Bannen” feature from June ‘08. Kelleigh also made an appearance on Brady Vercher’s year-end list of overlooked albums. [...]

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:53:02 +0000

‘Indianola’ is very different from Azar’s major-label stuff. It’s a lot less Nashville and a lot more Mississippi.

By: Jim Malec

Jim Malec — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:39:58 +0000

He’s an artist who is a little bit underrated. I think he’s a guy that could have made better music if he hadn’t got so caught up in the label machine. At times his stuff is surprisingly edgy.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:38:32 +0000

I figured the Azar album would be polarizing when I decided to include it. I didn’t exactly praise it in the write-up, but it was one that I think was significantly overlooked.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:20:07 +0000

Yeah, I found her story to be rather interesting when I read it in some promotional material that was sent to me last summer.
I’m both curious and skeptical about the Azar record being good. I’m curious because I trust your recommendations, Brady (you don’t seem to throw them around lightly), but skeptical because like Ben says, it’s Steve Azar. I think his stuff is kinda fun, but not especially more than that.

By: Hollerin' Ben

Hollerin' Ben — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:44:12 +0000

“Axton Kincaid, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Danielle Talamini, and the Tejas Brothers were all in the running if you’re interested in other names to look up.”

man oh man, I haven’t listened to the Danielle, but the those three records getting nudged out by Steve Azar! bold move Brady.

(note: I haven’t listened to the Azar record, also, I don’t believe any of you that it’s good. Not that I don’t trust you guys in general, but it’s Steve Azar. What’s next, an overlooked, super awesome Steve Holy record?)

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:28:07 +0000

I cannot get enough of Adrienna Valentine. I discovered it right before I had to put together my top ten list for the year, so it had no time to live with me, but I’m almost certain it would have made my list had I found it earlier.

By: Brady Vercher

Brady Vercher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:37:29 +0000

Leeann, I really liked “Say It In A Country Song” and “Whisky Rain” from the Kelleigh Bannen album. Here’s an interesting note about the whisky vs. whiskey.
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Lynn, glad the list helped you out. I don’t know who all you’re familiar with or what you’re looking for, but Axton Kincaid, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Danielle Talamini, and the Tejas Brothers were all in the running if you’re interested in other names to look up.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:11:26 +0000

I’ve been looking for some new music recently and a few of those artists are new to me. Thanks for the list!

By: Brody Vercher

Brody Vercher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:00:43 +0000

I haven’t listened to most of these very closely, but I’m a big fan of the discs from Trent Waggler & Jay Lapp, Hacienda Brothers, and Heybale.